subside
to become less intense, active, or severe
Word origin: From Latin subsidere, to settle down.
Using “subside” well
Subside means to become less intense, active, or severe, as a storm, pain, or commotion does. It can also mean to sink to a lower level, as ground or a building subsides.
More GRE words starting with S
to deliberately damage or obstruct something, especially in secret
an intensely sweet, calorie-free artificial sweetener
excessively sweet or sentimental in a cloying way
regarded as too important or sacred to be altered or criticized
having keen practical judgment and discernment
soundness of judgment and acuteness of discernment
most noticeable or important; standing out prominently
of a sickly yellowish or pale complexion
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